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4-vehicle crash closed I-285 East in Cobb during morning commute

Traffic heading out of Marietta toward Sandy Springs was affected.
A crash blocks lanes on I-285 East near I-75 in Cobb County early Tuesday. (Georgia Department of Transportation)

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

A crash blocks lanes on I-285 East near I-75 in Cobb County early Tuesday. (Georgia Department of Transportation)
By Rosana Hughes
Updated Jan 13, 2026

A four-vehicle crash blocked I-285 East just past I-75 in Cobb County early Tuesday, causing traffic headaches at the top of the morning commute.

The collision happened around 6 a.m. on the Perimeter and blocked traffic leaving Marietta heading toward Sandy Springs. Motorists started moving again around 6:45 a.m., but heavy delays remained throughout the morning.

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Cobb police are investigating the crash. The department wouldn’t say what caused the collision or if any injuries were reported but said the incident wasn’t serious enough to require the involvement of its specialized traffic investigation unit.

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